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TIQUILA Programme Mini-Uncrewed Air Systems

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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03 Feb 2023 at 14:04

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the TIQUILA Programme Mini-Uncrewed Air Systems to Lockheed Martin UK Ltd. The contract's value is £129,350,000 in GBP. The procurement method used was a selective competitive procedure with negotiation. The contract period is from December 7, 2022, to December 6, 2032. The tender deadline was July 19, 2022. The Ministry of Defence is the buying organisation located in Bristol, England. The industry category is unmanned aerial vehicles, and the procurement stage is now in the award phase.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing Mini-Uncrewed Air System capabilities for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance purposes. Companies with experience in developing evolving, modular, and upgradeable systems suitable for maintaining pace with technology and emerging threats would be well-suited to compete. The duration of the contract is 120 months, offering a long-term partnership for the selected supplier, Lockheed Martin UK Ltd, to deliver on the programme's objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TIQUILA Programme Mini-Uncrewed Air Systems

Notice Description

The TIQUILA Programme objective is to deliver Mini-Uncrewed Air System ("MUAS") capability to provide Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance ("ISTAR") roles in Packable and Portable loads in support of field operations. The contract delivery will be the responsibility of a Systems Integrator ("SI") working in conjunction with suppliers to meet developing demands and to keep pace with emergent technology and threats. The solution and equipment provided will be evolving and modular and be upgradeable in Forward Operating Base workshops with limited basic tools to enable the system to fulfil multiple roles and maintain pace with technology and emerging threats. The contract duration is for a period of 120 months. Additional information: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e796059e-b9e3-4e31-92df-a79aef88844d

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8ffd861b-d03d-40cb-90e0-14185b4fd933
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31679623-1ce1-4b5f-8598-0fe0b019e451
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£129,350,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£129,350,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
7 Dec 2022 - 6 Dec 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOCKHEED MARTIN

Further Information

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